Apple Watch to Get the Ability to Change Default Ringtones With watchOS 11 Update 6v4pf Report

The watchOS 11 update is also speculated to bring an option to set tones for different alerts, notifications and reminders. 702u3p

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 18 June 2024 16:23 IST

Apple Watch to Get the Ability to Change Default Ringtones With watchOS 11 Update: Report

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Apple Watch s can only choose from the two existing cellular ringtones right now

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watchOS 11 may allow s to change ringtones on Apple Watch
It is also said to bring new tones for notifications and alerts
watchOS 11 compatible models include Apple Watch Series 6 or later

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Apple's latest WWDC) 2024 on June 10. The key highlights included a new Vitals app and more Smart Stack widgets. One of the features which Apple did not but is said to be making its way to the Apple Watch is the ability to change the default ringtone.

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At present, Apple Watch s have only one ringtone without any option to change it. According to a 9to5Mac report, that is set to change with the update. With the watchOS 11 developer beta update, s can choose from eight different ringtones, including the two original ones: Pebbles (Cellular ringtone), Focus, Jingle (original ringtone), Nighthawk, Transmit, Twirl, Windup, and Wonder.

In addition to changing ringtones, s are also reported to have the option to set tones for different alerts, notifications and reminders for text messages, emails, and more.

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While changing ringtones has now become possible, the report speculates that it still does now allow setting a specific ringtone for a on the Apple Watch.

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With watchOS 11, Apple is also reportedly bringing automatic sleep tracking to the Apple Watch. Prior to the update, Apple Watch tracked the sleep activity only when the Sleep Focus mode was toggled.

Moreover, it is also said to bring a new Smart Stack widget for Siri, this new shortcut could potentially allow for even quicker music searches.

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The watchOS 11 developer beta update is already available to s and can be ed via the Apple Developer Program. Meanwhile, the public watchOS 11 updated will be available on Apple Watch Series 6 or later later this year, according to Apple.

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It will be compatible with Apple Watches that are paired with iPhone XR or later models running on iOS 18.

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